Regular Sports Participation as a Potential Predictor of Better Clinical Outcome in Adult Patients With COVID-19: A Large Cross-Sectional Study

Halabchi et al., Journal of Physical Activity and Health, doi:10.1123/jpah.2020-0392

Halabchi et al., Regular Sports Participation as a Potential Predictor of Better Clinical Outcome in Adult Patients With.., Journal of Physical Activity and Health, doi:10.1123/jpah.2020-0392

Dec 2020 Source PDF

Twitter
Facebook

All Studies Meta

Retrospective 4,694 COVID-19 patients in Iran, showing lower risk of hospitalization and mortality with regular sports participation.

Important missing comments or errors? Let us know.

risk of death, 88.8% lower, RR 0.11, p = 0.08, high activity levels 0 of 249 (0.0%), low activity levels 79 of 4,445 (1.8%), NNT 56, adjusted per study, odds ratio converted to relative risk, multivariable.

risk of hospitalization, 28.3% lower, RR 0.72, p = 0.04, high activity levels 30 of 249 (12.0%), low activity levels 878 of 4,445 (19.8%), adjusted per study, odds ratio converted to relative risk, multivariable.

Effect extraction follows pre-specified rules prioritizing more serious outcomes. Submit updates

Halabchi et al., 1 Dec 2020, retrospective, Iran, peer-reviewed, 8 authors.

All Studies Meta Analysis Submit Updates or Corrections

This Paper Exercise All

Download Image

Please send us corrections, updates, or comments. Vaccines and treatments are complementary. All practical, effective, and safe means should be used based on risk/benefit analysis. No treatment, vaccine, or intervention is 100% available and effective for all current and future variants. We do not provide medical advice. Before taking any medication, consult a qualified physician who can provide personalized advice and details of risks and benefits based on your medical history and situation. FLCCC and WCH provide treatment protocols.

Submit